The La Conner Planning Commission has been around for more than a half-century yet has no qualms about sporting new wrinkles.

It enters 2021 with replacements in its lineup. These were unveiled at the Town Council’s Jan. 12 meeting, once again teleconferenced on Zoom.

For starters, the commission will be led by a new Town Planner.

Kevin Cricchio has been tabbed by Town Council members to succeed Town Planner Marianne Manville-Ailles, who has accepted a full-time position with the City of Mount Vernon. Cricchio has prior planning experience with the City of Anacortes.

“He has all the profession...